It had started as a simple bet. Train the boy in order to prove her own superiority over her peers. It had all been going so well for Weiss. So how was it that Jaune became so entangled in her personal life, and she in his? And why did he seem to be the only person who understood just what she was running away from?

Jaune had always dreamed of being a Hero, of being someone. But dreams were just that; for in the world of Remnant the Class you are born with determines your fate. Jaune was born a Blacksmith, and thus that was his destiny. But when a strange opportunity allows him to change that, can a simple Blacksmith become something more within the Beacon Academy for Heroes?

She was meant to be the price for peace; her life in exchange for the Dragon Master's mercy. Her captor wasn't supposed to be a ghost from her past, and she wasn't supposed to become his ally...or his lover. And when news spreads of a blonde-haired girl at the Dragon Master's side, there will be repercussions for dragons and Vikings alike. AU. hiccstrid. multichap

AU reboot of the entire SAO storyline, beginning from the premise that Kayaba Akihiko was obsessed with magic and Norse Mythology rather than swords and pure melee. As a result, he created the Death Game of Alfheim Online rather than the floating castle of Aincrad—a world in which PvP is not a crime, and the nine player races are in competition to escape. **SPOILERS IN REVIEWS**

Ash sets off on his journey to be a Pokemon Master with his starter Charmander and a mischievous Pichu. Together, they battle countless enemies and add to their powerful family. But there are many dark secrets residing in the shadows, and some of them are deadly. Ash and his team must grow strong to survive- because there's no guarantee they'll make it through the challenges ahead.

Mizuki never got to shoot his mouth off at Naruto the night he took the Scroll of Seals. Other than skipping a half-manic monologue from him what exactly did this change for everyone's favorite blonde ninja? Who knows? Rated M for language/later events.

After a year in Camelot, Merlin has made a great deal of progress in his quest to restore magic to the land. Still, there's a long way to go, and the emergence of dangerous new enemies is not making the journey any shorter. Sequel to The Warlock's Quickening; Book II of The Albion Cycle.

Shinji takes just the slightest different action when Asuka offers a kiss... and everything changes. Suddenly, they're no longer alone, and begin becoming stronger than they've ever been before. And from their new bond changes start to ripple out. The Angel War and the plans of SEELE and NERV will never be the same.

Senju Hashirama's dream to unify all of the warring clans of his country under one village remained just that; a dream. Generations later, the ninja world still consists of pure clan affiliation. Enacting peace through understanding has fallen to the side. A catalyst is needed for any kind of change to occur, and it is all found in a little boy... for better or for worse. AU.

Book Two of the Ice and Fire Trilogy: Lelouch and Kallen have won their war - but all it has given them is a glimpse of the secrets that lie behind the whole of human history. This world is not what anyone believes it to be, and to survive in this game of shadows, they must do more than simply learn the rules: they must understand who they are playing against.

When Jaune woke up back in his house with his sisters and family, all he could do was sigh. Every time he died he was forced to start over again, and this was what... the one thousandth time? More? If it doesn't matter how hard he tries, doesn't matter how much he fights. Then maybe it's time to just kick back and enjoy himself. Fate can find someone else to be its whipping boy.

When Lelouch decided to stay in Britannia and become the Demon of Britannia, he did so to protect his sister. When Kallen assumed the mantle of Zero it was to avenge her family. And when the two meet on the battlefield that is Area 11, their struggles will culminate in a sweeping revolution that will consume the world. Book One of the Ice and Fire Trilogy

School is back in session, and war looms on the horizon. The lessons will be tough, and the combat even rougher, but as the Arrancar rise up from Hueco Mundo to challenge Soul Society, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends aim to be the top students of the class and defend what they love. Part 2 of 2/3. Sequel to "Substitute School, First Semester". AU (but *not* a high-school AU).

Uzumaki Naruto grew up with lofty goals, guts, and determination. Instincts of a born fighter made him grow; duty to his home drove him. As the battle lines begin to blur, he must find a way to reconcile all he's ever known with the man he hopes to become. Large AU.

Dragon Training has been postponed until Stoick's return from Helheim's Gate. During his father's month-long voyage, Hiccup forges a friendship with a creature he was raised to despise. Now, he must convince the other trainees that dragons aren't by their nature ferocious, and that there's a much larger problem that can only be stopped with cooperation between mortal enemies.

Emiya Kiritsugu was happy living the rest of his short days. He had put his past behind him... until he began to dream of futures that had yet to be. Let it be known that the Magus Killer was not dangerous simply because he was dying and had no plans to fight.

Five years after RotS, Obi-Wan agrees to protect a young girl rescued from the Empire. Then protection becomes training, one student becomes two, and the galaxy is set on a different course. AU, pre-ANH.

We all know how the battle at the Valley of the End ended. What would happen if Naruto did something different? This action has an unexpected result and Naruto awakens in an unfamiliar land. With no idea of how he got there and no idea on how to return home, what's a young shinobi supposed to do?

Lelouch had been quite happy with his life. Sure they were living in obscurity, but he and Nunnally were safe. All of that changes however, when his identity is revealed and Lelouch is forced back into the fold of the Imperial family.

Uzumaki Naruto was born to be a shinobi. He was supposed to be a killer; a protector of unparalleled skill. His lineage and the demon in his gut ensured that. In canon, his growth was stunted. In here, he had a reason to be strong. He has to survive. AU.

ANBU!Naruto. Drafted into ANBU at a young age, Naruto is guided to the path of a Captain. Leader of Team Sigma, the Hokage's Personal Guard, Naruto will lead his team and defend his Village to the best of his ability. Threats besiege the Land of Fire from all sides, and only Naruto stands before them...

With the Gotei 13 at his back, Ichigo Kurosaki will learn what it means to be a Reaper. Even if it means twice the homework, twice the studying, twice the PE classes, and twice the obnoxious teachers. Part 1 of 2 or 3. Complete.

Merlin might have come to Camelot to master his magic, not to end the Purge, but he's not going to sit idly by while his kin suffer. Oh no. Whether it's releasing a chained dragon, smuggling sorcerers out of the city, or trying to change Arthur's mind, he's fighting back. Now. Series rewrite beginning after 1X02 featuring Proactive!Merlin. AU.

Complete restart of Stargate Thirdspace. In the 26th century the cityship Rivendell and a fleet of escorts are sent on an exploration mission to a newly discovered galaxy... and find themselves catapulted into a whole new universe of adventure.

Naruto knew something was up the moment he landed in the strange forest; being sucked into the sky should have been his first clue. How's a shinobi supposed to adapt to such a strange new environment? Easy, one step at a time. Status @ 20th Jan 16: Updated.

9-year old Ichigo lived and died about 100 years ago. Sent to district 78 of South Rukongai, Inuzuri, you can guess who he'll meet. He was the one who changed her world. But now he's going to change it, right from the very beginning. Perhaps in death, they'll find happiness. It is but the next great journey...

The old man survived the invasion and acknowledged Naruto's services to Konoha. How would the shinobi world cope with a Naruto who realises his full potential and becomes the splendid shinobi only few believed he could be?

The war is over. Too bad no one is left to celebrate. Harry makes a desperate plan to go back in time, even though it means returning Voldemort to life. Now an 11 year old Harry with 30 year old memories is starting Hogwarts. Can he get it right?

What if there was a second Chosen One after Anakin… and Mara was the one to carry him? How would Mara react to such a violation of her body? How will Luke help Mara make it through this with her sanity intact? What would Luke do to make sure the child doesn't suffer the same fate as Anakin? - Edit and Repost from JCF

Book 3 of The Golden Age Trilogy. How far would you got to reclaim what was lost? What would you do to get your old life back? The culmination of the epic story. Over two million words of history leading in, and at least a million more to go.

Rather than a castle floating in the sky, Kayaba Akihiko has created a world where the dead refuse to stay put in their graves. Players fight to reclaim Aincrad, a massive city spanning 100 districts, from the grasp of the undead. But when they find themselves trapped in this nightmarish world, zombie-hunting ceases to be all fun and games. Welcome to SLD. Follows Kirito and Sinon.

AU. Sequel to Phases of the Moon. Ten years after graduating from the Academy, Yuzu and Karin are established shinigami in their squads, and things are going great. But when an old enemy resurfaces, the peace Soul Society has enjoyed will be shattered, and the Kurosakis will find themselves in the heart of another war. IchiRuki, HitsuKarin, ByaYuzu. (Somewhat Yuzu-centric).

People often wondered what kept Hiccup going during those early years. When that single, most-treasured thing is taken from him, there is little left to keep him on Berk. The day Stoick returns, and the day before the best recruit is finally chosen, Hiccup leaves Berk; little knowing that he would one day return under ... strange circumstances. H/A, R/F, rated for violence.

History often hinges on a moment. What if young Lelouch avoided the fate of exile and remained with the royal family? All roles become reversed. The tale of Lelouch's quest for power and vengeance as the Black Prince of the Empire.

Hiccup didn't see the point in stopping Astrid as she ran off towards his village—towards his father—with his most desperately protected secret. He was leaving anyway. A coming-of-age tale. Deviates from movie. Borderline bromantic-comedy.

Hiccup is back on Berk after having been missing for five years, just on time to hunker down for the Winter. But will the seemingly endless season hold beauty and happiness for him, or will everything that happened so quickly finally catch up with him? Rated for violence, colourful Viking language and some adult situations.

It's a whole special kind of hell when you are lucid enough to realize that you do not feel. How a slightly different outcome of the fight of his life leads to a young man's journey to get himself back from seven years of dormancy.

Astrid Hofferson's life is perfect, but then she realizes that it's not even close. And there's this dorky boy in her Norse Mythology class who she shouldn't feel so strongly about. Modern AU. (Note: Specific race times and splits taken from course records on actual courses. Yes, some are slow. Yes, they are accurate, courses vary based on difficulty and altitude)

Mara and Luke establish their Force Bond completely by accident during the [slightly altered] events on Wayland while destroying the evil clone Luuke. Struggling with the knowledge and the sudden bond between them, things take a messy turn when the court system arrest the former "Hand" on charges ranging from murder to treason... and Luke Skywalker is their star witness. Completed.

To fortify Nemeth's ties with Camelot after his rescue, Rodor offers Mithian's hand to the one man Arthur respects above all others. For power comes not with rank, but from one's connections. AU from Another's Sorrow, taking Series 5 where I wish it had actually gone. AKA, Where the Heck was Magic and Albion When I Wanted Them!

AU. What if the Killing curse hit Harry in the Graveyard, destroying that Horcrux 3 years early. Harry returns from the limbo Realm of Passing, and he is not the same boy-who-lived. Features Dumbledore Bashing Good but highly Arrogant and Manipulative. There will also be a lot of soul-searching amongst other characters. Main character pairings are HP/GW, RW/HG, NL/LL

In a universe split in two, a peace treaty is made, but what is a treaty without visible support to show the galaxy? The two governments decide to give the galaxy a tangible symbol of peace... an arranged marrage between Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade. OT AU - Repost from TFN's JCF.

Son of Suns Trilogy Part I - AU set at the end of TESB. When Luke and his companions are caught and taken to Coruscant, Palpatine begins to systematically take apart his life to create a new Sith, turning Luke against his allies, father and beliefs with devastating consequences. Action/Drama/Romance Luke Skywalker/Mara Jade, Vader, Han Solo/Leia Organa, Mothma, Madine,COMPLETE

My attempt at Perfect Lionheart's MH challenge. After recapturing Sasuke, Naruto is forced out of Konoha. However, he takes along some unexpected allies for the ride! First submission, and counting! Now NarutoxHinata!

Before leading the Viking warriors on a blind mission to Helheim's Gate, Stoick takes desperate measures to secure his son's future. Forcing Hiccup into marriage might be just the thing. Cover image courtesy of IvanGriscenko on deviantart.

Aithusa's actions in Sword in the Stone pt 2 have drastic and far-reaching consequences, though not what anyone would have guessed. "Was it possible to foster such a great love from the seeds of redemption and forgiveness?" Mergana/Arwen

It seemed almost inevitable, and looking back, maybe it was. When a sudden wave of Hollows attacks Karakura Town, Yuzu and Karin's lives change forever. The two of them must now get through the Shinigami Academy, and all it entails. HitsuKarin. IchiRuki. (Started out as Karin-centric, but became weighted towards Yuzu by the end).

Merlin's new life as Camelot's Court Sorcerer gets rather complicated with the arrival of a family of visiting nobles. Future!fic, companion to A Journey Destined A Journey Forgotten, but can be read as standalone. Spoilers for series 4

What if the Kazekage wasn't apart of Orochimaru's plan at the Chuunin Exam? How will this affect the lives of those involved? Read and Find out. Rated for safety. Naruto trains for the finals while Temari tries to force him out!

As he lay there bearing witness to the battle before him, he could scarce believe what he saw. What was he to believe? What to do? How are you supposed to react when the man you saw as your closest friend turns out to be a sorcerer? *Spoilers for SE-3*

The Winter War is over, but who are these strange newcomers in the Rukongai and what is their relation to a massacre commited there? Bear witness to a broadened view of the Soul Society and the potential start of an epic conflict between West and East

There are no Jedi; no Sith. There are Abnormals—persons born with a midi-chlorian count proscribed at a dangerous level by the Galactic Empire. Those persons are euthanized immediately upon discovery. That is, until they come for the son of the last Jedi.

Son of Suns Trilogy Part III - A new Empire is emerging as a new Emperor takes center-stage, his contradictions dividing Rebels and Empire alike, and pitching allies and enemies into a battle which will question every conviction, test every friendship and challenge every loyalty. Action/Drama/Romance Luke Skywalker/Mara Jade Han Solo/Leia Organa, Mothma, Madine, OC's COMPLETE

Potter was going to say that he wasn't my boyfriend. I couldn't let him do that. For the love of Merlin, I could not let him do that. I had to stop him. He couldn't tell her the truth. So I did the only conceivable thing I could think of. I kissed him.

Book 2 of The Golden Age trilogy. If you had the ability... would you return Earth to Eden... against the will of its people? Is your Eden their Eden? What makes paradise be paradise? Sequel to Chaotic Cosmos, complete. Continued in The Reclamation War.

A rescue mission goes awry and the last Jedi Knight must fight to save the lives of his friends - and the soul of a woman he has never met. As their lives intertwine, they discover that sometimes even the Force must give way to a greater power. COMPLETE!

A black shadow of evil spreads across Hyrule, and all hopes rest upon a lone warrior, his fairy guardian, and the courage in his heart....An in-depth novelization of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Acting as a courier in the secret peace negations, Lacus Clyne was on Heliopolis during that fateful day in CE 71. From one changed meeting, ripples of change will spread out through the cosmic era stories. KxL, primary focus. A Whatif divergence fic.

A few angry words from Neji lead to a great many changes: “Hiashi-sama,” Naruto bowed once more. “I ask you to make a bargain with me.” To be with the girl he loves he makes a bet. The stakes? Only his future and his dream. Nar X Hin

Book 1 of The Golden Age trilogy. Peace is attained, but even worse chaos lurks just below the surface, waiting to consume the entire Seed cosmos in a war to dwarf all previous wars. The beginning of the epic story. FINISHED. Continued in Eden Disaster.

James Sirius Potter only wants the simple things in life, he wants to play Quidditch, he wants to get rich without putting in the effort, and he wants to be with the girl of his dreams. But we don't always get what we want. CH.27 AND EPILOGUE NOW POSTED!

Episode I of "The Unseen War." Shadowy forces pursue Luke and Mara across the galaxy, Han is pressed back into service with the New Republic military, and Leia has only herself to rely on as she combats a corrupt new government. AU, 10.5 ABY, L/M, H/L

Ginny Weasley was not all right after her first year - she pushed away everyone and everything that was important to her in her guilt and depression. But then, someone literally walked into her head and life and changed everything. A HG Epic, Harry PoV.

Son of Suns Trilogy Part II - Abandoned by the Alliance and claimed by the Emperor, Palpatine's new Sith is coming into his own. But as Luke Skywalker's former life is forced further from his grasp by friends and foes alike, new agendas twist old friendships into unaffordable liabilities. Action/Drama/Romance Luke Skywalker/Mara Jade, Han Solo/Leia Organa, Palpatine..COMPLETE

Sometimes, destiny offers people another chance. Sometimes just to undo small mistakes. Sometimes even to avert the end of the world. But sometimes, the price for another chance is higher than anyone could guess...

A new seal made by Naruto malfunctions when it's challanged by Akatsuki's extraction ritual. Now Naruto has to deal with situations he'd never dreamed of before: a war, a demon attack, Orochimaru, spies and the paradox of his own existence. Timetravel.

Please R&R! Its not what you think. Harry and Ginny grow closer, and Harry learns more of the power the Dark Lord knows not. Its funny and romantic lots of snogging and crazed fan girls. H&G plus an added touch of R&Hr. Romilda & Lavender are evil!kinda

Harry and Ginny are dead. Or are they? Transported to a future where magic is a crime against humanity and science is the only accepted truth, Harry and Ginny must fight against a world gone mad, or die trying.

During Harry's fourth year, what if Ginny had asked Harry how he was feeling when her brother turned his back on Harry? What if she had tried to befriend him then? How would that have affected Harry and his other friends? To cover Harry's fourth year.

It started as nothing more than a goal, inspired by a dream. It was the only thing he had to keep him going. Now, years later, it has suddenly become something...more. It has become his way of life. Slight NaruHina.

A VERY long Tuesday in the life of Minerva McGonagall. With rampant Umbridgeitis, uncooperative Slytherins, Ministry interventions, an absent Dumbledore and a schoolwide shortage of Hot Cocoa, it’s a wonder she’s as nice as she is.

Ever get the feeling the world is conspiring against you? That all of your worst nightmares are coming true? Welcome to my life or week anyway. Someone save me! And while you’re at it, get James Potter’s lips off of mine!